Jim Bridger School

5368 W CYCLAMEN WAY
WEST JORDAN, UT 84084

www.graniteschools.org/el/bridger/

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jim Bridger Elementary School, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a public school operating under the Granite School District. Situated in a residential area, the school serves a diverse student body from the surrounding community, focusing on providing a foundational education from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social growth for all its students.

In addition to its core curriculum, Jim Bridger Elementary prioritizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating various educational programs and resources tailored to meet individual student needs. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and the broader community to enhance the educational experience. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential information, including school calendars, academic resources, and district-wide policies, ensuring clear communication between home and the classroom.

340

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jim Bridger School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	143
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	26

White
144 (42.4%)
Hispanic
143 (42.1%)
Pacific Islander
26 (7.6%)
Black
9 (2.6%)
Asian
8 (2.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4780
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/bridger/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53